Question

Federal immigration law does not allow the use of I-9 forms for prosecution. Defendant had been residing and working in the State of Wyoming illegally. Subsequently, defendant had been charged for identity theft under the state law. Defendant claimed that he could not be charged for identity theft because federal law controlled.
Under these facts, select the best answer.

Group of answer choices

Defendant was wrong because federal law did not preempt state law in this situation.


Defendant was correct because contract law applied and neither state or federal law was applicable.


Defendant was incorrect because neither federal law or state law controlled this situation.ate law controls; conflicting federal and state laws cancel each other out.


Defendant was correct because federal law preempted state law in this situation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

He would be charged